Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Liverpool Screen School
Learning Methods
Workshop
Module Offerings
4050JOURN-SEP-MTP
Aims
Acquire introductory skills in sports news writing.
Develop an awareness of editorial judgement on sports desks.
Emphasise the importance of accuracy in use of language skills .
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate good editorial awareness and news judgement
2.
Produce accurate and well written copy
3.
Interpret and summarise sports action while working to tight deadlines
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Students will be introduced to the core skill of news writing for sports journalists. By analysing real-world stories and events, the module will develop good professional practice in areas including locating story angles, writing intros, using quotes, story structure, match reporting and writing to tight deadlines.
Additional Information:This module will help establish essential sports news awareness, editorial judgement and writing skills according to professional expectations as a foundation for the rest of the course.